#travel-delays

#travel-delays

Just two hours into the 13-plus-hour trip, the flight had to turn around and divert to San Francisco after it was discovered that one of the captains "did not have their passport onboard."

Heathrow Airport's shutdown due to a power outage caused significant disruptions for thousands of passengers and could lead to airline losses of $80 to $100 million.

Air travel at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is facing significant disruptions due to a two-hour ground delay imposed by the FAA, primarily caused by adverse weather and wind conditions. As travelers prepare for the holiday rush, this delay has led to a ripple effect, impacting 268 flights, with 19 cancellations reported, which is about 22% of the airport's total operations. Doug Yakel, a spokesperson, indicates that while the FAA sets a two-hour delay, most travelers are experiencing around 30 to 45 minutes of wait time on average, highlighting a need for awareness as conditions fluctuate.

The California Highway Patrol confirmed the closure of I-80 over Donner Pass due to slick and snowy conditions, impacting travel significantly as cars spun out.